Happy Birthday to you!

Today is my Birthday and I've spent most of the day hoping that Steven was having a good day. When I turned 26 I received the neatest Birthday present I could have ever wished for, Steven Tyler Pickering! So Steven Happy Birthday! I love you so much and hope you are having a great day. Thanks for being mine. I sure love you. MOM

Hiking Cave Lake

I love my family! We had so much fun this last Monday. We spent the day at a little place called Cave Lake. The day started off cloudy and cool, but by the time we were ready to play it was perfect. The lake was the perfect place to skip a few rocks. Everyone tried a few. Trace thought the big ones did the best, at least they made the best splash! We cooked some hot dogs, had chips, fruit salad, and ate a pan of brownies.
After we let our food settle we were off on our hike. Now at the time I didn't think a thing about our choice of hikes. That thought won't come to me until the middle of the night when I can't sleep. When the thought of dragging Maddie and Trace up and across the side of a steep mountain wakes me up. Even though I laid awake contemplating the "what ifs" I still come to the same conclusion, I'd do it again.
We hiked up the side of the mountain to a small cave at the top. The cave wasn't much of a cave, just a dent in the mountain. As we made our way down We realised just how steep this hike was. Knocking rocks down, sliding on our bums, and trying to stay right side up as we worked our way to the bottom.
We just needed to work our way around the edge of the lake and we'd be back on flat ground. OK, so I lost my balance and fell in the lake! It was so funny, I'm sure I looked hilarious as I fell. Arms flying around like they'd do me some good. The lake was so cold it took my breath away! As I turn around I look up into the faces of my adoring children and this is more or less what I see. Jenny, trying so hard not to laugh, but waiting to bust up just as soon as she can get the OK. Eric, he took a "I'll wait and see if she needs anything approach". Erica, was actually coming to my rescue. Nick, was looking at Erica to see if she might end up with my same fate. Trace was concerned and a little scared for me. He just wanted me to get dry clothes on. I glance toward Matt and Latara just in time to see them both set down on there butts laughing. I glance back at Steven and Jessica, It was just in time to see Steve shaking his head slowly back and forth as if to say no. Really I'm sure what he meant was only you'd fall in the lake mom! I put them all out there misery when I bust out a laugh that echoed off the side of the mountain.
As we headed back I could tell as we passed the people fishing that they had seen (or heard) the whole thing

Erica's story click here

Kenni K 2010

Congradulations! My little Kenni is getting all grown up. I've looked the other way, put my thumb on her, made her report if plans change, and all the other things I could think of to keep Kenni just my little girl. Now here it is right in my face "look mom I'm big enough to graduate!" I wouldn't want it any other way, but dang my house is going to be quiet!

Your just so little!

Kenni I love you. Thanks for being such a good girl. I hope life is ready for you. I know your ready for everything life has for you. Remember you are loved!

Another Year Older!

Well all I can say is "Happy Birthday to all of you!" Since Maddie's Birthday we have had one celebration after another. Trace turned 3 on April 15th, Eric on April 17th, Latara turned 21 on April 18th, Koy had a birthday and turned 15, Jeremy turned sweet 16 on the 30th. Shaynae had a birthday on the 5th of May and is 17. Today Kenni turns 18







Thanks Aunt Marvene for the group cake and sign! Kenni was sick of me trying to get a good picture.

Happy Birthday Maddie!

Miss Maddie just turned 1! I can't believe how fast time goes by. Last weekend we went to the ranch to celebrate Maddie's Birthday. She had cute invitations, plates with her picture on them, and a big cupcake cake! After cake and ice cream Maddie opened her gifts. Grandma and Grandpa Huntsman gave her a cute baby doll that Maddie knew just how to take care of. I was so surprised to see her feed the baby it's bottle (making the sucking sounds) and use the burp clothe to wipe the dolls face.

We had so much fun celebrating her birthday. My heart is so happy that we have her in our lives. She is such a sweetheart with her cute smile and her gorgeous big blue eyes. She is sweet.

Happy Birthday Maddie grandma loves you.

Spring?

I'm so excited about spring and a change in the weather. I still have a small patch of snow, but I'm sure there are signs of spring just waiting to show off. Until they do I made it look like spring in my house. This is my attempt to say good bye to winter and a big HELLO to spring... are you listening?

5 6 7 8

5 6 7 8. Well drill has come to an end, not just for the year but for me all my dancers are all grown up. I have loved watching my girls dance. This last year I have loved loved loved watching Kenni K dance. I love dance its self, but throw in the fact that someone I love and adore is doing it and I'm in heaven. Kenni is a beautiful dancer with tons of personality while she is dancing. Thanks Kenni for the wonderful years, and like I have always told you never stop dancing. It is part of who you are. From the time you could walk you could dance. I love you and I'm so proud of who you are.